MLB Player News

Arroyo (oblique) was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Arroyo had been out for a month with a strained left oblique. Prior to the injury, he'd hit .264/.339/.396 in 59 big-league plate appearances. He could return to the majors in a utility infield role at some point after the break.

Biggio went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A New Hampshire in its 3-1 win over Portland on Sunday.

Biggio is hitting just .200 over his last 13 games, but he has made himself a tough out by walking in more than a quarter of his plate appearances over that span. The second baseman's impressive power production this season -- 19 home runs and 37 extra-base hits in 86 games -- has enhanced his appeal in dynasty leagues, but it's Biggio's patient approach at the plate that could be the key to eventual success in the big leagues. He has posted walk rates above 10 percent at each stop of the minors, highlighted by a 19 percent mark at Double-A.

Rodriguez will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Astros.

Rodriguez torched the International League to the tune of a .338/.365/.558 slash line across 63 games with Triple-A Toledo before he joined the big club July 4 when utility man Dixon Machado was designated for assignment. The Tigers have since given Rodriguez the opportunity to prove his performance with Toledo wasn't a mirage, and the early returns have been satisfying. Though he struggled at the dish during stints with the Tigers earlier this season, Rodriguez has gone 7-for-23 with a 3:5 BB:K in seven games following his latest promotion. He'll draw his fifth start in six contests Sunday and could receive steady playing time in the second half if he continues to fare reasonably well.

Semien went 2-for-5 with a stolen base Saturday against the Giants.

Semien stole third base against Tony Watson with two outs in the seventh inning and was ultimately stranded there. He has been active on the basepaths of late, with three steals in his past three games and six since June 29. His career-high mark for a single season is 12, though he appears poised to top that this season, as he has 10 before the All-Star break.

Barreto was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Barreto showed some power in a stint with Oakland earlier in the season, hitting three homers in 18 games, but he had an awful walk rate (1.9 percent) and strikeout rate (42.6 percent). Ryan Dull was optioned to Nashville in a corresponding move.

Arroyo (oblique) left Thursday's rehab game with Triple-A Durham early due to discomfort in his surgically repaired left hand, but X-rays came back negative, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Arroyo's hand was broken last season and has twice been repaired by surgery, so there was understandable concern something could be amiss. However, manager Kevin Cash reports that with X-rays having confirmed no damage, Arroyo could be back in the lineup for the Bulls as early as Saturday.

Beckham was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Beckham has played in just 13 games for the the Mariners this season, going 7-for-35 (.200 average) with one extra-base hit during his brief opportunities with the club. He will return to the minors in order to receive everyday at-bats in exchange for a couple fresh arms to bolster Seattle's bullpen heading into the weekend.

Polanco went 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and stolen base Thursday against the Rays.

Polanco had a productive night at the plate and on the basepaths, as he extended his hitting streak to a modest three games while also swiping his second base since returning to the lineup July 2. He hasn't gotten going at the plate in 40 at-bats this season, recording four RBI and three extra-base hits. However, his two stolen bases do present the case for patience to see if the rest of his skills can return to the form he showed in the second half of the 2017 season.

Kemp went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a steal in Thursday's loss to the A's.

It was one of Kemp's best games of the season as he contributed with his bat and on the basepaths with his seventh steal in as many tries. He continues to produce when given the opportunity and is slashing a solid .297/.392/.432, but the Astros' crowded outfield rotation makes it tough for him to secure regular playing time.

Solarte is out of Thursday's starting lineup against Boston.

Solarte will take a seat after going 5-for-19 with no extra-base hits and two walks over his last five games. Aledmys Diaz is penciled into the lineup at third, with Lourdes Gurriel getting the nod at shortstop.